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Job 19:20 ยท KJV

"My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth."

King James Version

What does Job 19:20 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

18Yea, young children despised me; I arose, and they spake against me.
19All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.
20My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth.
21Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me.
22Why do ye persecute me as God, and are not satisfied with my flesh?

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you to feel physically or emotionally broken?

2

How do you find hope when you feel at your lowest?

3

When have you experienced a time of survival against the odds?

Life Application

health

Take time to care for your physical and emotional health. Seek support when needed.

resilience

Reflect on past challenges and how they have strengthened you. Use those experiences to encourage others.

People in This Verse

JobOT

A wealthy man known for his righteousness and deep faith in God. He faced immense suffering yet remained steadfast in his devotion.

First appearance: Job 1:1

Places in This Verse

Uz

A region mentioned in the Bible, traditionally thought to be southeast of Israel. Its exact location remains uncertain.

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